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Jail/Corrections Officer

Ashland County Sheriff's Office

Agency City
Ashland
,
Agency State
Wisconsin

Reason for Announcement:

Applications are now being accepted to
Fill vacancy
Type of Opening
Full-Time

Responsibilities:

Position Responsibilities

- Ascertains that commitments and arrests of individuals to be detained in jail are in proper order. - Properly books all prisoners upon their arrival at the jail, including performing a personal search, logging into the computer all personal belongings and securing the same, logging in inmate identifying information, fingerprinting and photographing the inmate, issuing clothing, bedding and other supplies. - Performs medical screening, suicide screening and follows policy for approval and distribution of medications. - Perform alcohol breath tests as needed and confining the inmate as may be required. - Escorts inmates between cells, to programming and visiting, keeping inmates segregated according to classification. - Transporting inmates anywhere within the State of WI. - Makes and logs periodic cell checks and checks cellblocks for cleanliness and contraband. - Administers discipline and enforcement of all rules and regulations among the prisoners. - Responsible for the cleanliness and sanitation of the jail; assigns, supervises and inspects the work of inmates engaged in on-site clean-up.

- Maintains various jail records and logs including visitation log, medical log, keeping track of inmate mail, the logging of shift events and preparing written reports; performs upkeep of jail records and filings. - Performs all duties to ensure the safety and security of the inmates. Delivers medications to inmates and contacts proper medical staff regarding inmates' medical concerns according to policy and procedure. - Supervises the comings and goings of Huber inmates; performs strip searches, recording and storing goods and valuables received and issues brown-bag lunches. Verifies work release schedules. Maintains communication between shifts and keeps supervisor informed of any problems, complaints or infractions of rules and/or regulations. - Oversees the distribution of meals by inmate workers; maintains meal counts and forwards to Food Service Director. - Uses verbal skills, assigned weapons, handcuffs and other restraints, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners. - Ability to use all issued equipment such as handcuffs, batons, O.C. Spray, Electronic Control Device (ECD) and the SBCA (self-contained breathing apparatus).

Salary:

Salary Minimum
$24.84
per
Salary Type
Hour
Dependent on Qualifications

Benefits:

Benefits
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Dental
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation
  • Wisconsin Retirement Fund

Qualifications:

Qualifications
  • Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to perform essential functions of this position
  • Ability to use all standard law enforcement equipment
  • Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Clear and concise speech
  • Driver's license
  • Good driving record
  • Good physical condition
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge and skills in operating computer systems
  • No domestic abuse convictions
  • No felony convictions
  • React quickly and effectively to stressful situations
  • U.S. citizen

Education Requirements:

Education Requirements
High school diploma

Notes:

Notes
  • Background Check
  • Drug Screening
  • Medical Examination
  • Oral Interviews
Affirmative Action (AA)
American Disability Act (ADA)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

How to Apply:

Contact Information:

Application Contact Name
Jennifer Clapero
Application Contact Title
Jail Captain
Application Contact Agency
Ashland County Sheriff's Office
Application Contact Address

220 6th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
United States

Phone
Application Contact Phone
(715) 682-7050 840
Website
Application Contact Website

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Application Deadline

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